(lyrics by James Seals; music by James Seals & Dash Crofts, 1971)
From the albums DOWN HOME (1970), SEALS AND CROFTS I AND II (1974) and
TODAY (1998, 2000).
[From: Kent Johnson
Abdu'l-Baha is thought to have said, "Make me a hollow reed from which the pith of self
Hath been blown so that I may become a clear channel through which Thy love may flow to others".
The rest of the "prayer" is a poem written by George Thompson and published in the Star of the West. --Kent]
Make me as a hollow reed, that I may play and plant Thy seed.
Rascal's closet may be lit, and have a needy rhyme in it.
Make me as a flute of stone that when I play Thy wind is blown.
Rascal's hideaway might chill, and die away from sill to sill.
Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed.
Make me as a hollow reed that I may sing your grace, my steed.
Rascal's secret will be seen in it's decay and sickening green.
Make me as a proof in turn, I will prove to them that yearn.
Rascal's lie is manifest and never could survive your test.
Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed.
Make me as a hollow reed so I may give them what they need.
Rascal's reign will come to end and monarch's eyes will shine again.
Make me strong for I am weak, give me words and I will speak
. Rascal's cheeks will burn in shame when all of us know Your Name.
Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed.
Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed.
Seals and Crofts is a musical duo consisting of Jim Seals (born James Seals on October 17, 1941, in Sidney, Texas) and Dash Crofts (born Darrell Crofts on August 14, 1940, in Cisco, Texas). Active primarily during the 1970s, they became one of the most popular soft rock groups of that decade. Their best-known hits include "Summer Breeze" and "Diamond Girl". Jim Seals is the younger brother of Dan Seals, who was also well known for being part of the folk-rock duo England Dan and John Ford Coley in the 1970s and for his success as a country artist in the mid-1980s.
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